Japanese Conversation · Level 80
76 words
Japanese word
機動
Pronunciation
Romajikidō
Meaning
- nounmaneuver
Example
部隊は夜間の機動を開始します。bu tai wa ya kan no ki dō o kai shi shi ma su
The unit begins its nighttime maneuver.
More examples
指揮官は状況を見て、機動の規模を調整します。shi ki kan wa jō kyō o mi te ki dō no ki bo o chō sei shi ma su
The commander adjusts the scale of the maneuver after assessing the situation.
Core concept
Expresses the ability to shift position and act effectively as circumstances change.
Common phrases
機動を行うki dō o okona u
conduct a maneuver
機動を開始するki dō o kai shi su ru
begin a maneuver
機動を実施するki dō o jis shi su ru
execute a maneuver
Similar words
移動idō: Movement from one place or position to another.
Definition in Japanese
状況の変化に応じて、部隊や装備などを移動させながら効果的に行動すること。jō kyō no hen ka ni ō ji te bu tai ya sō bi na do o i dō sa se na ga ra kō ka teki ni kō dō su ru ko to
Word origin
The compound 機動 (kidō) joins 機 (ki, "mechanism or opportunity") with 動 (dō, "move"), and its meaning centers on purposeful, responsive movement.
Usage tips
- Although maneuver often suggests a military action in English, 機動 (kidō) also describes flexible movement by vehicles, equipment, or other organized systems.
Other meanings
- mobilitynoun
Related words
- 機動力kidōryokumaneuverabilitynoun
- 機動性kidōseimobilitynoun
- 機動化kidōkamechanizationnoun